# Best Smooth Jazz

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id811944835](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id811944835)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id811944835`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rod Lucas
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (57 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-03
- **First published:** 2014-02-07
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-smooth-jazz/id811944835)
- **Website:** [http://rodlucas.com](http://rodlucas.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.apps-admin1.com/radio/bestsmoothjazz/administrator/parser3ds/acommon/privacy\_policy.php](https://www.apps-admin1.com/radio/bestsmoothjazz/administrator/parser3ds/acommon/privacy_policy.php)

## Description

Best Smooth Jazz is a Chrome extension that lets you listen to London's Best Smooth Jazz Radio. It streams five decades of instrumental, non-traditional jazz with host Rod Lucas. The mix highlights soulful, instrumental tracks from artists such as George Benson, Cal Tjader, Oscar Peterson, Sergio Mendes, Grover Washington Jr., Kenny G, Bob James, Candy Dulfer, Cindy Bradley, Marc Antoine, and Peter White.

The extension focuses on a nu groove for discerning listeners, featuring the latest Smooth Jazz artists and new albums that pass the grade. It's designed for adults who appreciate refined, soulful instrumental vibes, delivering a steady, mood-setting listening experience.

## Rankings

- #164,217 — Overall

## Review summary

Best Smooth Jazz is loved for its ad-free, curated instrumental jazz hosted by Rod Lucas, with a rich selection and occasional wine-context extras. Users praise the simplicity and portability of the app, but report reliability issues—crashes, spinning playback, and network-related interruptions. The show’s independence and Rod’s dedication are major positives, with many willing to support him. Overall, strong content and a personal touch, tempered by inconsistent performance on some devices or networks.

### Pros

- Commercial-free listening with no ads.
- Excellent, varied selection of instrumental smooth jazz (no vocals).
- Rod Lucas's hosting and personal curation; independent, long-running show.
- User-friendly interface and easy to use on iPhone/iPad; portable.
- Wine recommendations and related context accompanying the music.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: frequent crashes and unresponsiveness.
- Playback can stop or fail in certain network environments (e.g., work Wi‑Fi) or after updates.
- Bugs requiring reinstall and ongoing bug fixes needed to improve stability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id811944835)